Friday, October 17, 2014

Clinco: Judge’s decision provides ‘a moment to embrace equality’

Clinco:
Judge’s decision provides ‘a moment to embrace equality’

STATE
CAPITOL, PHOENIX – After a federal judge today rejected the Arizona ban on
same-sex marriage as unconstitutional, Rep. Demion Clinco, D-Tucson (District
2), the only openly gay member of the Arizona House of Representatives, issued
this statement.

“This
is an amazing day for Arizona and for love. It’s a moment to embrace equality and
an opportunity to celebrate our uniqueness.

“Our
state joins 30 others that have achieved marriage equality, which is a huge
accomplishment. It adds momentum to the fight for full equality for everyone.
In many places in our state, it is still legal to discriminate against people
because of who they are and who they love. That is unacceptable. We must
support non-discrimination laws to assure that no Arizonan is mistreated.”

Clinco
added that he supports Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne’s decision not to
appeal this ruling.

“The
ban against marriage equality is absolutely indefensible. I’m glad that
Attorney General Horne recognizes that and will no longer stand in the way of
progress.”